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The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, often referred to as the RCPCH, is the professional body for paediatricians (doctors specialising in child health) in the United Kingdom. It is responsible for the postgraduate training of paediatricians and conducts the Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) exams. It also awards the Diploma in Child Health (DCH), which is taken by many doctors who plan a career in general practice. Members of the college use the postnominal initials 'MRCPCH' while Fellows use 'FRCPCH'. Source
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Search ArticlesEffective Educational Supervision (online) - May
Course description This one-day course will be delivered online and will provide you with a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of educational supervision, focusing on: Recognising a trainee who needs support Gathering information to define a problem Benefits of longitudinal supervision Giving feedback Reflecting on your practice Course aim The study day will develop your skills, knowledge and confidence as an effective educational supervisor and meets the GMC’s training requirements for...
Outbreak of meningococcal disease (meningitis and septicaemia)
On 18 March, UKHSA published a CAS Alert to outline priority steps that primary care and hospital clinicians should consider taking to manage suspected cases, potential contacts of cases, and to reduce the risk of infection spreading. Note that this is a rapidly evolving situation and UKHSA will update advice as further information emerges. Read the alert in full here.
RCPCH Conference 2026
This event is for healthcare professionals only. It is approved for CPD and all delegates will be sent a certificate of attendance. The event is supported by industry sponsorship, including pharmaceutical and medical technology companies. Sponsors have no influence over the agenda or the selection of speakers, except for sponsored sessions which will be clearly labelled in the programme. Find out more about Conference
Digital Health Hub: Driving digital transformation in paediatric services
This service is currently in beta and we're inviting feedback. As a member, you can now log in to the Hub to explore its first resource: the digital solutions catalogue.
MRCPCH Clinical exam preparation
Please note: When you book this course you will automatically get access to the MRCPCH Clinical online learning, which you will be required to complete before the day of the course. If you have already purchased this online learning in the last three months, please contact us for a discount code for this course at safeguardingcourses@rcpch.ac.uk. Overview The MRCPCH Clinical exam is an essential part of training for paediatricians and is mapped to the UK curriculum, RCPCH Progress+.
RCPCH-BPSU Webinar: A prospective surveillance study of conservative kidney care in the UK and RoI: a BPSU study.
Learning outcomes To present findings of BPSU study To compare clinical characteristics of children receiving conservative kidney care with those on starting long-term kidney replacement therapy in the UK To discuss the study in the context of existing literature and how this study may influence future guidelines and research Benefits for attendees Increased understanding of kidney registry data collection processes in UK Increased understanding of conservative kidney care in UK and existing...
Role of paediatricians in supporting children’s school attendance - position statement
Purpose Detail how paediatricians can support children and families with school attendance Outline the importance of education and the impact of persistent school absence See our quick read report or download at the bottom of this page. Introduction Education is a fundamental right that drives personal, social and economic growth. Education supports the holistic development of children and young people and empowering them to reach their full potential.
Leading across boundaries: Presence, purpose and partnership - RCPCH and Talent for Care webinar
About this webinar This webinar is the third in a three-part series and is created in collaboration with Talent for Care. It will be delivered as a panel discussion and features speakers from Talent for Care, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and RCPCH. A live Q&A will follow the panel discussion.
DCH Clinical exam preparation - online
100% of responding delegates from the last course stated they would recommend this course to a colleague. The teaching faculty comprises highly experienced paediatricians and general practitioners. This is a safe learning environment in which you are encouraged to ask questions and share good practice. There are interactive workshops, small group work, discussions and role-play all targeted at increasing your confidence in terms of succeeding in the DCH exam.
Early years screen time and usage: consultation response
About the consultation In 2019, the UK’s Chief Medical Officers published advice for parents and carers on children’s screen-based activities. While the government continues to closely monitor the emerging evidence base on the causal relationship between screen time, social media and children’s health, in early 2026 it asked a panel of experts to review the currently available advice on early years screen time and produce new government guidance for parents.